RW> The SIGNAL command in some ways acts as a Goto; however, it clears all
 RW> active pending control groups (DO loops, IF constructs, etc.) so it is
 RW> best to use it only to "bail out" in error situations.

 RW> Rexx has a good set of structured commands, so you can usually avoid
 RW> any need for a Goto.  The CALL command should also not be overlooked; I
 RW> frequently put the following sort of thing in my Rexx programs:
 RW>   If error_occurred Then Call Error "Error Message"
 RW>   . . .
 RW>   Error: Say Arg(1)
 RW>     Exit
 RW> The EXIT command will exit the Rexx program even though it is "inside
 RW> a subroutine" in this situation.  
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 RW>                                                        
 RW> ___ Russ Williams ---
 RW> --- Green Valley, AZ ---

Thanks Russ I'll keep that in mind

Bill


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